Tug and Barge Partially Sank in Houston Ship Channel
As of 1 p.m. Monday, the Houston Ship Channel has remained closed to ships because two vessels are partially submerged…
SMSH Files Jones Act Claim For Injured Seaman
Maritime lawyer Matthew Shaffer, of Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, has filed a Jones Act claim for a client who was…
Court Opinion Paves Way for Medical Negligence Claims Against Cruise Ship
Injuries and illness are common occurrences on cruise ships. If you catch the flu or break a bone, your first…
Deadline to File Claims Related to El Faro Sinking Set
A federal judge for the Middle District of Florida has ordered all claims related to El Faro sinking to be…
Maritime Piracy Drops in 2013
Maritime piracy fell to a six-year low in 2013, according to a report recently released by the International Maritime Bureau….
4-year-old Nearly Drowns on Royal Caribbean Cruise
A near-drowning incident Saturday on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has left a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. The child,…
Foreign Seaman Often Endure Slave-Like Conditions
Roughly one-third of the 20,000 Filipino maritime academy graduates a year use illegal recruiting agencies to gain employment on ships….
Icy Conditions Can Make Ship Work More Hazardous
Maritime workers face many risks not known to other industries, but during icy weather conditions those risks increase. At Schechter,…